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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.73, 3,474.30 and 1,398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.73, 3,474.30 and 1,398.67 is: 1,930.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.73 : 3,474.30 = 1,398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.73/3,474.30 = 1,398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.73x = 3,474.30 × 1,398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.73x = 4,859,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,859,399.18/2,517.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.07

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